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(My first job after
leaving school, was in the coal mines of South Wales. Hose pipes of various
types were used; sometimes for water; sometimes for compressed air. They were
not known as hosepipes, but as 'bags'. DH.)
There is nothing better
than a hosepipe (!) for shaping curved borders and beds in the garden. The
better quality ones - that don't kink - are best, but a 'cheapy' filled with water
will also do the trick.
Simply lay the hose along
the outline that you envisage, and move it about until you get the shape
required. Fewer, sweeping curves, are always better than lots of squiggles. But,
if you like squiggles, then go for them.
 
A typical small garden with the regulation 45cm
(18in border) It is uninteresting in the first place, so the motivation for
looking after it soon wanes.
The difference a few curves can
make.
background planting of assorted
shrubs, which will be followed by a mixture of bedding plants to fill up the
gaps.........and a 'cosmetic' finish of ornamental bark chippings, to give us
this
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